In honor of the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims on Sunday, November 16th, we welcome all to join us to remember those we have lost, support victims and their families, and discuss ways to act to improve road safety. We are also launching an updated Monroe County Crash Map to identify trends regarding bike and pedestrian crashes on our local streets.
There will be a brief program in the office, followed by a short march to Parcel 5 and a candlelight vigil to commemorate victims at the I <3 ROC sign. No registration is required. Please email us if you require accommodations such as wheelchair access or ASL interpretation.
WHERE: Reconnect Rochester offices at 400 Andrews Street, Suite 100
WHEN: Sunday, November 16th, 2025 1130am
WHAT:
11:30 am | Welcome and brief history of the World Day of Remembrance
11:40 am | Open Floor for People to Share their Personal Stories and Reflections
12:15 pm | Depart for a short march to loop around Parcel 5 and end at the I <3 ROC Sign
12:30 pm | Candlelight vigil and moment of silence for crash victims and their families (Press will be invited)
The World Day of Remembrance is an international effort to remember, support and act to prevent car crashes, injuries and fatalities. Every year, millions more road victims are added to the current toll of over 50 million killed and hundreds of millions injured since the first road death. As roadway deaths remain at crisis levels, with 40,990 lives lost in U.S. traffic crashes in 2023 and more than 2.7 million people sent to emergency rooms, WDoR offers a powerful chance to raise public awareness and demand real solutions. The U.S. continues to have the highest rate of traffic deaths among 27 high-income countries, underscoring the urgent need for systemic change and a reminder that safer streets are possible.
Our Advocacy Ask for 2025:
Safe Speeds Save Lives and lowering speed limits can, alone without any other intervention, reduce crashes and improve survivability. Therefore we are advocating for the City of Rochester and towns and villages in Monroe County to adopt 25 MPH area speed limits on roads under their control before the end of 2026.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Cody Donahue at Cody@ReconnectRochester.org or 585.484.1523